Summer may be (unofficially) over, but the deals are still shining bright. (Summer technically ends on September 22, 2025.) Labor Day is the last “summer day” to relax with friends and family and, with your summer budget now gone, you probably should celebrate the holiday on the cheap. Plus, it’s never too early to start saving money for the upcoming winter holidays!
The offers are only available at participating locations, while supplies last. Limit one offer per person. Dates vary by offer.
arc Thrift Stores
Celebrate Labor Day with savings at arc Thrift Stores!
On September 1, 2o25, the popular local thrift shop is offering $10 off any purchase of $30 or more. The deal requires this coupon at checkout in-store. You can print the coupon or show it on your mobile device.
The shop is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Labor Day.
Applebee’s
Enjoy an appetizing deal this Labor Day weekend!
For a limited time, Applebee’s is offering a New Ultimate Trio appetizer for just $14.99 — with three appetizers and three sauces.
Choose from 10 appetizers and 10 sauces.
Baskin-Robbins
Get the latest scoop at Baskin-Robbins!
On August 31, 2025, the ice cream shop offers its popular Celebrate 31 Special with 31% off all scoops of ice cream.
There’s no better way to celebrate the end-of-summer than enjoying the season’s most iconic cool treat.
Cheap Trick Concert
If you play the Colorado Lottery, you can rock out with Cheap Trick at no cost.
Through August 31, 2025, purchase a qualifying Colorado Lottery ticket valued at $30 or more and receive a voucher good for one FREE concert ticket for the popular band’s performance at the Colorado State Fair on August 31.
The voucher also includes gate admission.
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A is treating Denver and Northern Colorado to a complimentary breakfast!
From August 24 to 30, 2025, Chick-fil-A is giving away a breakfast sandwich for FREE –– Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit.
Chipotle
Let Chipotle feed the whole crew over the holiday weekend!
Chipotle just introduced its new “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” group meal that feed four to six people. Customers can save $10 on the group meal for a limited time — get details here.
Crumbl
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with chocolate chip cookies!
From August 25 to 30, 2025, Crumbl is offering a 4-pack of chocolate chip cookies for just $9.99.
Dairy Queen
This sweet deal may not be available over the Labor Day weekend. However, you will definitely want to mark your calendar now.
From September 8 to 21, 2025, Dairy Queen is offering a Blizzard Treat for just 85¢ with any purchase of $1 or more — in celebration of the ice cream shop’s new Fall Treat Menu.
Domino’s
Enjoy an inexpensive pizza party over the holiday weekend!
Domino’s continues to offer its Best Deal Ever for a limited time — get any pizza with any toppings for just $9.99.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Enjoy a bagel fest over the holiday weekend!
Einstein Bros. Bagels is offering a back-to-school special — 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for just $10.
The sale ends September 2, 2025.
Fandango
Fandango is offering a FREE ticket (up to $15) to see the new romantic comedy The Threesome on its opening weekend — from September 4 to 7, 2025. Get the promo code here.
Free Parking
If you’re headed downtown, parking meters are FREE in Denver on most major holidays, including Labor Day.
Parking is also FREE on Sundays.
Goodie Bag
Bag big savings and help reduce food waste over the holiday weekend!
Goodie Bag lets you buy surplus food at many local restaurants, bakeries and shops in Boulder, Denver and Ft. Collins. New members get bonus credit just for signing up.
Hammond’s Candies
Make the last unofficial weekend of summer sweet!
Denver’s very own Hammond’s Candies is holding a Labor Day Sale with up to 40% off on many sweet treats.
King Soopers
Go grocery shopping for savings over Labor Day weekend.
From August 29 to September 1, 2025, King Soopers is holding a special 4-Day Sale with big savings for bargain hunters.
LaMar’s Donuts
LaMar’s is making Labor Day weekend a little sweeter!
On August 29, 2025, the donut shop is offering a dozen donuts for FREE with the purchase of another dozen at regular price. Specialty donuts will incur an upcharge.
Plus, from August 30 to September 1, 2025, LaMar’s is offering a totally FREE donut to all customers — no purchase necessary. (Specialty donuts will incur an upcharge.) Limit one per person, per day.
McDonald’s
Start your holiday weekend on a salty note! McDonald’s is offering FREE medium fries with any purchase of $1 or more on August 29, 2025 — only via the restaurant’s app. (The offer is available every Friday through the end of the year.)
Plus, the Golden Arches is celebrating back-t0-school season with a special sure to make parents happy — get a Happy Meal for just $3.99. The sale runs through September 14, 2025.
BONUS: Thanks to the Colorado Rockies, bite into a FREE Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s on August 30 and September 1, 2025. Find out how to get yours here.
Olive Garden
If you’re not taking out the grill over the Labor Day weekend, head to Olive Garden for its popular Never-Ending Pasta Bowl — starting at $13.99. Choose from different pastas, sauces and toppings.
Panera Bread
Enjoy a frugal feast at Panera Bread over the Labor Day weekend!
Through September 3, 2025, the fast-casual eatery is offering 20% off all gift cards purchased online.
Buy the discounted gift cards and enjoy a holiday weekend lunch or brunch at Panera Bread.
Papa Johns
You can’t celebrate Labor Day weekend without enjoying a slice of pizza at some point!
Papa Johns is offering two (2) large one-topping pizzas for just $9.99 each — from August 21 to September 3, 2025.
Risas Dental & Braces
There’s one more reason to smile about the Labor Day weekend.
As part of its annual Labor of Love event, Risas Dental & Braces is offering FREE dental services on September 1, 2025 from 8 a.m. to noon.
Choose from one of the following treatment options: basic cleaning, cavity filling, tooth extraction or a complete exam with x-rays. Get more details here.
Sonic Drive-In
The final day of Sonic Drive-In’s Live Free Fridays special is the first day of the Labor Day weekend.
Customers can get a FREE Sonic Cheeseburger with any purchase on August 29, 2025.
Plus, August 31, 2025 is the last day to enjoy Sonic Drive-In’s $1 Snacky Hour specials — from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Spirit Halloween
It’s never too early to start planning for Halloween, especially if it means you get “treated” to saving money!
Through September 1, 2025, Spirit Halloween is offering 20% off any single item. The pop-up shop offers a wide variety of Halloween merchandise, including costumes, decorations and more.
Get the required coupon here. Use promo code TAKE20 online at checkout.
Taco Bell
Thanks to the Colorado Rockies, fans can enjoy four (4) crunchy tacos for just $3 at Taco Bell on August 30, 2025. The offer is only available in-restaurant or at the drive-thru from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Get more details here.
The Cheesecake Factory
Say cheese and enjoy a gift card bonus at The Cheesecake Factory.
Through September 1, 2025, get a $10 dining credit with the purchase of $50 gift card online. The bonus is valid September 2 to 30, 2025.
Use the gift card for a Labor Day weekend feast and save the bonus card for a fall treat later in the season.
Water World

Photo: Water World
Water World celebrates the final weekend of the season by showing gratitude for our country’s heroes.
From August 30 to September 1, 2025, the popular attraction hosts its Military Appreciation Weekend with FREE admission for active and retired military personnel.
Find Labor Day events, parties and activities in Denver/Boulder here.
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